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YY57 LFU

2008 Hyundai Matrix

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,114 mi
Last recorded111,114 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Hyundai Matrix51,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LFU
MakeHyundai
ModelMatrix
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 111,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 111,114 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear - Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,535 miles

inside edges on both front tyre worn

nearside rear door and rear quarter damage

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,258 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,304 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 34,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 34,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside/nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Hyundai Matrix?

Based on 303,058 MOT tests across 19,663 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,289
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
19,663
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,124
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,749
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,166
position lamp(s) not working 5,875
Registration plate lamp not working 5,304
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YY57 LFU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Hyundai Matrix models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Matrix fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15,124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY57 LFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Matrix typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Hyundai Matrix is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY57 LFU is a 2008 Hyundai Matrix, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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